Mackie Posted December 9, 2012 Share I upgraded my XT cranks to XTR cranks and the difference is huge, nothing to do with performance though, the feeling of awesomeness was the reason I upgraded, like the okes say, XT is pound for pound the best value money can buy.My purchase of the XTR cranks was based on pure emotion and disregard for the cost of blades which will not last as long as my XT cranks. All that been said, no regrets, go with your heart not your head I say. Slowbee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pista Posted December 9, 2012 Share I rode Avid Juicy 5 for 3 years and then had a few rides on XTR and they are just as good as the wright ups say.I couldn't justify the price for the XTR so I opted for XT.To tell the truth,I can't feel the difference between the 2.they are very good brakes and I am sure that with the trickle down technology that SLX will be just as good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markmad Posted December 9, 2012 Share The new SLX feels very nice ,I can't see many been unhappy with them . pista 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudoJ Posted December 9, 2012 Share Upgraded from juicy 3 to Slx and took them for a test drive yesterday, what a difference!Go and have a look at Solomon's as well.Got a full set with rotors for 1650 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gappie Posted December 9, 2012 Share What would be the difference in weight between something like an xtr and an xt rear deraileur? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M L Posted December 10, 2012 Share What would be the difference in weight between something like an xtr and an xt rear deraileur? Minimal,Places to save weight on a mtb:• frame• wheelset• shock• handlebar• stem• seatpost• crank Places to not save weight on a mtb:• tires• cassette• chain• saddle The rest of the components you pick according to reliablity, durability and personal preference. Just my 2c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted December 11, 2013 Share Ok. I use to be a Roadie for Years, sold the bike and now looking at Mountainbiking, This thread solves SLX, XT and XTR for me, please link me up with archive post on whare to start in Mountainbiking. MTB = Box of Smarties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmeyerSS Posted December 11, 2013 Share Anyone have an old set of SLX or XT they wanna part with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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